Bahasa Melayu

rag

Bahasa Melayu

English

joke, tease, jibe

To speak playfully in a way that teases someone.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Mereka suka bergurau ketika makan malam.

    They like to joke while having dinner.

  2. Abangnya sering mengusiknya, tetapi dia tidak marah.

    Her older brother often teases her, but she is not angry.

Quick check

What does “joke” mean in Malay?

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bergurau

It means to speak playfully for fun.

Word family

Common derived forms

meragi
to tease or joke around
ragi
teasing talk; joking manner

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.